Thesis Statements

A thesis statement is...

• Something your teacher makes you write
• Your opinion about the topic in the prompt
• A sentence that you're supposed to have in your introduction
• A sentence

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CCSS.W.6.2A

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To be a pretty sentence
• To be a sentence in your introduction
• To introduce your paper to the reader
• To explain what your essay will be about

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.2A

What information from the prompt do you need to use to write your thesis statement?

• "Think" statement
• "Write" statement
• The quote
• "Be sure to" statements

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.4

The three parts of a thesis statement include...

• Topic

• Claim

• Evidence

• Hook

Where does your thesis statement need to appear in your essay?

• At the beginning of your introduction
• At the end of your introduction
• In your body paragraphs
• At the end of your entire essay

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CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.RI.6.5

How do you test if you can prove your thesis statement?

• I don't have to test my thesis.
• Check my work when I am finished with my entire essay.
• Ask your teacher to tell you if you can prove your thesis.
• Write a sentence for your example(s) that tells how the example(s) proves your thesis.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B

Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?

• Friendship is cool.
• It is important to have a good friend because they'll be the ones who will be with you when you take your last breath in the end.
• Friends are the most important people in your life.
• Having friends is important.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.4

Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?

• You should never give up.
• You are able to set your mind to anything if you don't give up.
• Never giving up is important.
• Never giving up is important because there will always be hardships in your way.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.RI.6.8

Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?

• Laughter is important because not only does it make you and other people feel good, it makes the world a much better place.
• Laughter is important.
• Laughter is important when you're sad.
• Laughter is important because everyone needs to laugh.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

What should you do if you can't prove your thesis?

• Brainstorm other reasons that you might be able to prove
• Change your examples 
• Quit writing
• Not include your thesis in your essay

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B